The Hemlock Queen
The Hemlock Queen by Hannah Whitten, published by Orbit on January 14, 2025, is a 512-page work of fiction that delves into a world of dark fantasy and romance. In this second installment of The Nightshade Crown series, the narrative unfolds as Prince Bastian takes control of the royal court following the death of the corrupt King August. Alongside Lore, a necromancer and former smuggler, he aims to cleanse the court of its corruption and aid the people of Dellaire. However, their plans are threatened by dissent among the nobles, external pressures from the Kirythean Empire, and Lore’s own shifting relationship with Bastian.
Readers will find a tale rich in action and adventure as Lore grapples with her evolving powers and the dark forces at play. As Bastian’s coronation approaches, tensions rise, and Lore must navigate the complexities of loyalty and betrayal while uncovering buried truths that could alter the fate of her prince and their kingdom. This edition invites readers into a gripping exploration of power dynamics and personal transformation within a vividly crafted fantasy realm.
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The glittering and dangerous world of the Sainted King’s royal court is upended when Prince Bastian seizes control and a mysterious dark force begins to take over in the second installment of New York Times bestselling series The Nightshade Crown.
The corrupt king August is dead. Prince Bastian has seized the throne and raised Lore–a necromancer and former smuggler–to his right-hand side. Together they plan to cut out the rot from the heart of the royal court and help the people of Dellaire. But not everyone is happy with the changes. The nobles are sowing dissent, the Kirythean Empire is beating down their door, and Lore’s old allies are pulling away. Even Prince Bastian has changed. No longer the hopeful, rakish, charismatic man Lore knows and loves, instead he’s become reckless, domineering, and cold.
And something has been whispering in her ear. A voice, dark and haunting, that’s telling her there’s more to the story than she knows and more to her power than she can even imagine. A truth buried deep that could change everything.
With Bastian’s coronation fast approaching and enemies whispering on all sides, Lore must figure out how to protect herself, her prince, and her country before they all come crumbling down and whatever dark power has been creeping through the catacombs is unleashed.
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